Rick & Shelly Kuhn – R S D Kennel

c) Construction. **In the outdoor facility there are 2 wooden shelters that have wooden frames around the entry for the dogs. The wooden frame is excessively scratched and chewed all the way around. Some of the scratched areas have slivers of wood poking out. The exposed inner surfaces of the wood frames are not impervious to moisture due to the excessive scratching and chewing. The wood surface cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized because of the rough surface. It can become a place for insects and bacteria to live and grow and be in close contact with the dogs. To ensure a healthy, clean and safe environment for the dogs, the owner must repair, replace or remove the chewed and scratched wooden door frames. Any replacement or repair with wood must also be treated to make it impervious to moisture. A schedule of more frequent maintanance must be done to ensure a safe, healthy environment for the dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 7 JUNE 2014.

In the whelp house was a female Boston Terrier (Sandy Sparrow; m/c# 043266323) with six 5- week-old puppies. The female was very thin and her hair coat was thin. The ribs, vertebrae, hip bones and shoulder bones were very easily seen and there was a distinctive abdominal tuck. The haircoat was thin overall with patchy areas of missing hair on the rump and hind legs. The owner had increased the dog's food, but the dog continued to lose weight. A veterinarian had not seen the dog for these conditions. Weight loss can be the result of parasites, lack of adequate nutrition, or an underlying medical condition. Missing or thin hair can be the result of parasites or an underlying medical condition. The licensee must have this dog evaluated by a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment, must keep a record of the treatment, and must present this record to the inspector upon request. THE DOG MUST BE TAKEN TO A VETERINARIAN BY THE END OF THE DAY ON FEBRUARY 27, 2015.

(3) Cleaning. ****In the outdoor enclosures were 4 enclosures that had bird feces along the front wall and on the lid of 1 feeder. Birds have been roosting at the top of the welded panel and the feces dripped down the panel. Bird feces can contain parasites and bacteria that can cause illness in the dogs. To provide a healthier environment for the dogs, the owner must remove the feces from the feeder and enclosures and thoroughly clean and sanitize the surfaces. Removal of bird feces must be a part of the daily cleaning. TO BE CORRECTED BY: THE END OF THE DAY ON 25 FEBRUARY 2015

Most of the licensee's Dogs on Hand records (APHIS form 7005) were missing information, including birthdates/ages of dogs, dates acquired, identification numbers, and the full address of the sellers. Properly completed acquisition records are necessary for identification of dogs to facilitate record-keeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare. The licensee must update the Record of Acquisition and maintain the record on a regular basis so that it always has accurate information regarding acquisition, identification, and disposition for all dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 13, 2015.

Two enclosures, housing a total of 6 dogs, had shelters that had large cobwebs attached to multiple sides inside the shelters. The cobwebs were very large and were covered in dust and dirt. As the dogs jumped around inside the enclosures, their faces were contacting the cobwebs. The dirt and dust can harbor diseases that can affect the health of the dogs. The licensee must clean and sanitize all surfaces as often as necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices.

The shelter in an outdoor enclosure, housing two Boston terriers, had a hole in its side where the dogs had chewed through the plywood. The hole was almost big enough for the dogs to stick their heads through. Shelters that are not structurally sound can result in dogs being injured by jagged edges, can result in entrapment of heads or legs, and can allow dogs to escape from the enclosure. The licensee must ensure that all primary enclosures are kept in good repair. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 13, 2015.

There were a large number of flies inside the whelping building and throughout the outdoor facility. Flies can carry organisms that can cause diseases in dogs. The licensee must establish an effective program for the control of insects and other pests so as to promote the health and well-being of the animals and to reduce contamination by pests. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 13, 2015